Christopher Michael Baker

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Christopher Michael Baker, age 40, of Somerset, passed suddenly from this life on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his residence.

Christopher was born in Somerset, on April 22, 1976, son of Charles and Judy Bullock Baker. Chris married the love of his life, Becky Jernigan, on April 11, 2009. He was a mechanic for Alton Blakely Ford, of Somerset. Christopher enjoyed camping and fishing time with his family. He enjoyed watching U.K. basketball and working on his truck. Christopher was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Jernigan Baker; his parents, Charles and Judy Baker, of Eubank; his sons, Damien Baker, Christopher Baker and Matthew Baker, of Somerset, and Brandon Southwood, of Monticello; his daughters, Madison Jernigan and Kaylee Jernigan, of Somerset; and his sister, Jessica (and husband, Michael) Walls, of Eubank.

Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2016, at 12:00 noon, in Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will follow the visitation on Friday, at 2:00 p.m., in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Gary Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Southern Oaks Cemetery.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Amelia Hunt
on October 6, 2016 at 7:15 pm

Our prayers and sympathy are with you all and our entire family durning this time of grieve. Love and prayers, Barbara and Amelia Hunt